Best backpacking trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park
The Arnsberg Forest Nature Park in North Rhine-Westphalia was established in 1961 and now covers an area of 599 km². Here you will find wooded low mountain landscapes of the North Sauerland uplands such as the Arnsberg Forest, the Warsteiner Hügelland and the Plackwald.
In the nature park, you can hike many beautiful trails along Lake Möhne or various Möhne and Ruhr tributaries, visit the mixed forest with its wildlife or discover mysterious caves such as the Bilstein Cave or the Hohler Stein Cave. From various observation towers (Lörmecke Tower, Küppelturm and Delecker Bismarck Tower) you can enjoy the view over the various nature reserves in the region.
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- 4.6 (16)·Moderate·53.9 km·Est. 14–15.5 hrStage 2 of the Ruhr Valley cycle path. The second section of the Ruhr Valley cycle path leads from Meschede via Arnsberg to Wickede. On hot days, it is worth taking a detour to the Möhnesee lake, which is a popular local recreation area with numerous places to swim and stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Arnsberg Forest Nature Park - Ruhr-Valme-Elpe Valley - Lakes Hever and Möhne with Möhne dam - Fürstenberg castle ruins in Ense
- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrNear-natural section of the Sauerland Forest Route through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The sixth stage of the Sauerland Forest Route leads from the Torhaus restaurant along the Hevesee lake. You partly walk parallel to the sound trail, which gives the forest experience a very special flavour. After a great view over the region from the Möhnesee tower, the route leads down through the Eichwald forest to the small village of Neuhaus, the stage...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrNear-natural section of the Sauerland Forest Route near Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The fifth stage of the Sauerland Forest Route takes you from Arnsberg's old town centre up into the forest, past the Eselsbrücke bridge and further up to Breitenbruch. Along rich flora and fauna in the numerous nature reserves, the route leads to the Hevesee lake and on to the Torhaus, the stage finish. Highlights: - Hevesee bird reserve - Arnsberg old town - Gatehouse at Lake Möhne
- 3.5 (7)·Hard·28.2 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrStage 7 of the long-distance hiking trail WestfalenWanderWeg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the seventh stage of the varied WestfalenWanderWeg, which runs for 216 kilometres from Hattingen through the southern Ruhr region, the Paderborn region and the foothills of the Sauerland to Altenbeken in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park. The seventh stage begins in Möhnesee and ends in Rüthen. Following the course of the Möhne and its scenic valley, you pass the pleasant villages of...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·20.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPicturesque circular trail near Bestwig in North Rhine-Westphalia The fourth stage of the Bestwig Panorama Trail leads through some wooded areas - but mostly through beautiful fields with sweeping views. This route is accessible all year round and is also ideal for a lovely winter walk. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes ---------------------------------- The circular route is marked with a white "B" on a black background.
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrAn exciting section of the Sauerland Forest Route near Warstein, North Rhine-Westphalia. The eighth stage of the Sauerland Forest Route is short, but offers interesting sights. It goes through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, through the Dimbruch into the Bilstein Valley. Here you can visit the free wildlife park or discover the Bilstein Cave. Highlights: - Bilstein Valley stalactite cave - Bilstein Valley Wildlife Park
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrQuiet section of the Sauerland Forest Route through the Heve Valley, North Rhine-Westphalia. The seventh stage of the Sauerland Forest Route leads from Neuhaus through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park to Hirschberg. A great route through the tranquil forest on natural paths and trails. Highlights: - Quiet forests - Renaturalised Heve
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·88.4 km·Est. 24 hr+Scenic and natural cycle tour through the Sauerland near Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia. This wonderful cycle tour through the Sauerland region always offers beautiful views of the region. You cycle mostly along fields and meadows. Every now and then you pass smaller villages with local cultural and historical sights. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 3.0 (2)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried section of the Sauerland Forest Route near Sundern, North Rhine-Westphalia. The fourth stage of the Sauerland Forest Route offers fantastic views over the Sorpesee lake right at the start. The route leads through the centre of Sundern up to the Kreuzberg. From the Kreuzberg Chapel, you have wonderful views over the town of Sundern. The route continues alternately along unspoilt paths and wide trails over the Hubertushöhe, to the Ochsenkopf and through the forest to Arnsberg's old...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for backpacking in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for backpacking in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is RuhrtalRadweg Etappe 2: Meschede - Wickede (Ruhr), which has a 4.6 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 53.9 km long with an elevation gain of 1,222 m.
What is the longest backpacking trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park is Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 242.2 km long.
How many backpacking trails are in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
There are 20 backpacking trails in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.These backpacking trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 45 AllTrails community reviews.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Arnsberg Forest Nature Park?
Sauerland Waldroute (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for backpacking trails with 8,197 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Lippstadt - Möhnesee, which has 2,096 m of elevation gain.
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